Betting on Curlin vs Hard Spun in the 2007 Preakness Stakes Hard Spun: 2007 Derby Runner-Up 2007 Preakness Stakes Match-up: Curlin vs Hard Spun
Curlin and Hard Spun is another one of those tough matchups where either horse can win. They are both among the top favorites to win the 2007 Preakness Stakes. Early odds have Hard Spun a slight favorite to win over the fast and steady Curlin. The 132nd Preakness Stakes takes place at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, May 19th at 6:15PM. Nine of America's top 3-year old thorough-breds set to race for the $1 million purse, Grade 1 stakes prestigious race. Curlin is a young fast horse who keeps performing better every race. Curlin has only four races to his name, three of which he finished first by a total of 28 lengths. But he learned a valuable lesson in the Derby, he ran into a situation he was never in before by getting caught up in a lot of traffic early on. He managed to finish strong and secure third place. Another good sign for Curlin is that 20-30 minutes after the Derby in the test barn he fealt great. A sign he will be ready for the Preakness Stakes! He is 100% healthy and ready to race! Curlin's Sire is Smart Strike and his Dame is Sherriff's Deputy. Steven M. Asmussen is the Trainer and Robby Albarado is the jockey. Bet on Curlin at Even odds to beat Hard Spun. Hard Spun was the pace setter in the Kentucky Derby all the way until the last turn when Street Sense breezed passed him. He ended up in second place. Hard Spun is fast and strong horse who has several first place finishes including the $500k Lane's End Stakes Grade 2 victory on March 24, 2007 at Turfway Park. J. Larry Jones is the trainer and Mario G. Pino is the jockey. Bet on Hard Spun at -130 odds to beat Curlin. Despite the close odds, Arthur Bodley predicts Hard Spun beating Curlin by 5 lengths. Are you looking for a top-notch Racebook? Look no further, we have the ultimate Racebook for you! The Bodog Racebook offers daily horse racing odds from over 80 tracks!! They have straight and exotic wagering from the top thoroughbred and harness tracks, up-to-date race information including jockeys, trainers and scratches; Live Odds - including Win, Place, Show and Exacta Pools! Bodog Racebook also pays out an unheard maximum 300/1 on all bets and a maximum of $50,000 per wager! If you ever have any questions or concerns, you can call them toll free at 1-877-GIDDY-UP (1-800-443-3987) or email them at horses@bodoglife.com! Join BodogLife Today, "the World's Greatest Sports, Casino and Poker Wagering Site on the Web!" Football is here! Receive a 10% CASH Reload Kick Off Bonus until September 15, 2008! --- by Arthur Bodley at 1800-sports.com on May 18, 2007
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